r/interiordesignideas

This is just a mockup before I decide what I actually want to invest in. I have an art piece from a friend that I’ve been saving up for, but I’m having a hard time deciding which option would work better in the space.

For context, I live in a small studio apartment, so I’m trying to be mindful of not making the room feel too visually busy. The wall directly across from this one is a full bookshelf wall, Billy Bookcase from IKEA, if that gives a better sense of the overall room and how much is already going on visually.

Which option do you prefer?

I’m trying to make the dining room feel a little more distinctive, and I’m stuck between these two tables. Which one would you choose?

Pic below is the actual space.

We recently purchased this house built in the 70s. It has a large kitchen and dining room that I'd like to combine by knocking down the wall and blocking up the internal kitchen door allowing access through the dining room. I'd really like a utility room and thought to put it at the far right of the kitchen. I'd move the external door down to where the adjoining window is to allow access to utlity room from outside. I'm wondering if anyone has any other ideas or any advice about doing this.

Not sure the best layout for this room in our new home. The side with the built-in is an extension so it creates a smaller area in the entire room. I’d say it’s a 60/40 split so I’m not sure of the best furniture layout. The previous owners had two couches. One along the window wall and the other opposite on the blank wall and then two chairs somewhat in the middle but it felt to spread out and not a comfortable way to use the space.

Hi everyone! After many years of moving around, I finally have a stable job and plan on staying in this apartment for a long time.

I recently bought this sofa, but now I’m a little worried that it might be too big for the room. Do you think I can make it work with the space? It looks black in the pictures but it's actually a very dark green.

The only thing that absolutely has to stay is the parrot playground with the fake grass (aka the poop zone). Everything else can be moved around or changed, and I’m totally open to buying some new furniture/decor.

Right now, I feel like the room looks a bit empty and doesn’t feel as cozy or put-together as I’d like. I’d really appreciate any suggestions.

I’ll post progress pictures as I make changes based on your advice and apologies for the parrot poop in some pictures. They poop faster than I can clean it.

Currently it’s laid out bot too differently from the architect proposal here, however; as a livable space it sucks. The door in the top right corner is the entrance to our apartment, the dining room ”zone” becomes the default dumping spot, and when it’s clear it just sort of awkwardly floats (usually eat in the separate kitchen). Open to any suggestions on how to make this a comfortable room which is also the main room we typically socialise in when we have guests etc